50°F
weather icon Cloudy

Local events

Sept. 1

What: Country Fresh farmers market .

Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com

What: Fremont East Entertainment District farmers market.

Where: Azul nightclub, 115 N. Seventh St.

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 672-0222

Sept. 3

What: Las Vegas farmers market .

Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

What: Tree tour. Join a master gardener for a walking tour through the gardens and get your questions about trees answered. Participants will be given a guide about native Nevada trees.

Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson

When: 9-10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 267-4000

What: Fall gardening workshop. Participants will learn how to get their vegetable and herb gardens started. Experts share gardening secrets to add nutrition, high fiber and zest to the autumn table.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $10 members; $15 nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

What: Personalized garden gloves. Stop by the gift shop/library and create a pair of personalized gloves so you can garden in style .

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $2 members; general admission plus $3 nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

What: Garden tour. Participants will discover new and unusual Mojave native and Desert Southwest plants for their landscapes.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 10:30 a.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

What: Ladybug release and craft activity. Aimed at children, this session will have participants releasing ladybugs, nature's most charming natural form of pest control, and painting ladybug rocks to decorate their gardens.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

What: Garden -- Mind, Body and Soul. Learn the basics for planting a cool-season vegetable garden, and how gardening not only nourishes the body, but nurtures the mind and soul.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 1:30 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

Sept. 6

What: Las Vegas farmers market. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables are showcased in the event sponsored by the Summerlin Council.

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

Sept. 7

What: Las Vegas farmers market. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables are featured at the event co-sponsored by Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.

Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

n Please email calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com

MOST READ
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
THE LATEST
The sun sets on my days as RJ’s gardening columnist

Thanks to everyone who has supported my journey into journalism by reading my gardening column over the years and contributing questions.

MORE STORIES